Woman transported for ruptured varicose vein bleeding, Charleston SC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS transported a 63-year-old woman from Johns Island post-acute care to St. Francis Hospital for severe bleeding caused by a ruptured varicose vein on her upper left leg. She was initially hypotensive but stabilized en route.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is St. Francis, go ahead, medic.
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Good evening, St.
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Francis, Charleston,
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64 inbound facility with a 63-year-old female.
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Chief complaint of a ruptured varicose vein,
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on her upper left leg.
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Howdy, copy?
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St. Francis, copy.
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Continue, medic.
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Coming to you from Johns Island Post Acute, 63-year-old female.
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Nurses walked in and noticed blood everywhere on the floor.
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It looks like ruptured varicose vein on the upper left leg.
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I have a bandage, just controlled.
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She was a little hypotensive,
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initially,
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90s over 60s.
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Got a 20% of the left hand, only ran about 50th of fluid.
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I got her up to...
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Blood pressure is 130 over 80.
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Heart rate 82, 98% oxygen, 8% equal non-labored.
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We're less than 10 out from your facility.
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Any questions or orders?
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No questions or orders? You're missing on arrival, St.
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Francis, Clare.
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Location mentioned:
Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
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